
MABL Explains Chauvin Trial Issues
Lawyers from the Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers (MABL) explain weekly issues from the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. This week's issue: We need a mental health timeout...
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MABL President talks with PBS News Hour
MABL President Frank Aba-Onu joined Judy Woodruff, anchor of the PBS News Hour, to discuss the importance of Minneapolis City Chief of Police Medaria Arradondo's testimony, trauma, and issues regarding social justice in light of the Derek Chauvin murder trial.

MABL Congratulates Brandie Burris
Brandie Burris, 2L, was recently elected editor-in-chief of Minnesota Law Review. She is the first Black student to hold that position in the publication's 104-year history.
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MABL Foundation 2020 Scholarship Gala
MABL's 2020 Annual Scholarship Gala was held virtually this year due to the unique challenges 2020 gifted all of us. Though we could not meet in person, we still had a lot of fun!

MABL's Silent Protest
On June 8, 2020, as the judicial system continued the constitutionally required due process of determining the guilt of one of the four officers involved in the murder of George Floyd, MABL and its supporters stood firmly in solidarity with Mr. Floyd, his family, and all those fighting in the quest for justice.
Join MABL in the fight for justice and racial equality.

Judicial Endorsement Process
MABL proudly endorses qualified judicial candidates for appointment.
Qualified judicial candidates may formally apply for MABL endorsement using the process outlined by the Judicial Endorsement Committee. All endorsement requests must be completed by submitting a MABL Judicial Endorsement Application.
Board of Directors
President:
Uzodima Frank Aba-Onu
Immediate Past President:
Amran Farah
Vice President:
Dana Mitchell
Secretary:
Athena Hollins
Treasurer:
Abou Amara, Jr.
At-Large Directors:
Francis Green
Lateef Ledbetter
Pharaoh Lewis
Jules Porter
Gloria Stamps-Smith
Featured Members

Toddrick Barnette
Membership level: Attorney Public Sector
Organization: 4th Judicial District Court
E-Mail:toddrick.barnette@courts.state.mn.us
Judge Toddrick S. Barnette was elected chief judge of Hennepin County District Court in May 2020. His term began on July 1, 2020. He is the first chief judge of color in Minnesota.

Kassius Benson
Membership level: Attorney Public Sector
Organization: Hennepin County Public Defender
E-Mail: kassius.benson@hennepin.us
In December 2020, the State Board chose Kassius Benson to lead the Hennepin County Public Defender's office, making him the second African American to serve as the Chief Public Defender.
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Mission Statement
The mission of the Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers is to:
Promote and support the professional development of Black lawyers, judges, and law students in Minnesota; Address the legal issues affecting the Black community in Minnesota; and advance education, excellence, and racial equity in the pursuit of justice.